Folter Records have signed a new higlight from Norway. But HAGL aren't new faces in the scence. The three members are already known for their work in bands such as BEASTCRAFT, ENDEZZMA or KVAELT. Founded in 2011, the band will release their debut album "Lenket til livet" in early 2015.

"Lenket til livet" was recorded in Gravlund Studios between September 2012 and July 2013 and mixed by L.F.F. (Angst Skvadron, Wobbler, In Lingua Mortua etc.) in Oct/Nov 2013.

Polish leading death metal band DEIVOS are putting final touches to their fourth full length. The new album entitled Theodicy was recorded between July and November 2014 in Zed Studio (BLACK RIVER, ROOTWATER, FRONTSIDE) with producer Tomek Zalewski. Mastering and mixing duties are scheduled for December this year. The follow-up to 2011s Demiurge Of The Void was recorded in the same line-up: Hubert  vocals, Tomek  guitar, Mscislaw  guitar, Kamil  bass, Krzysiek  drums.

Guitarist Tomek comments: The songs on the material are definitely longer and more complex comparing to its predecessor. The 6-songs album lasts for about 35 minutes. Its gonna be fast, heavy, and technical. We have lower down guitar tones a bit and it gave our music much more power.

Theodicy is set for February 15th 2015 release date on SELFMADEGOD RECORDS. Front cover designed by Pastor Xisaq Graphics has been revealed. You can hear first song from the album within next couple weeks.

Recently reformed Swedish death metallers CENTINEX are streaming their long-awaited new album "Redeeming Filth" ahead of its official release date on November 21st in Europe and December 9th in North America via Agonia Records. The record can be listened to exclusively via Terrorizer Magazine at:

Greek black metal legends VARATHRON will release their new album "Untrodden Corridors of Hades" on November 21st in Europe and December 9th in the rest of the world via Agonia Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Decibel Magazine to stream the album in full. Listen to it at:

Spanish new Thrash Metal sensation HOLYCIDE, leaded by Dave Rotten from AVULSED are currently in studio finishing the mixes of their upcoming debut EP at Overhead Studios with Raúl Fournier "Furni" (ex-AVULSED drummer) as producer.

Swedish Death Metal newcomers ASHCLOUD, featuring Jonny Peterson, vocalist in the legendary WOMBBATH, have just inked a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of their debut album sometime during spring 2015.

ASHCLOUD's 1st album will be entitled "Abandon All Light" and it's already recorded, which about to get the final touches in the mix and mastering. During that process, great artist Daniel Devilish will take care of the artwork for the album. "Abandon All Light" contains 8 songs of a heavy crusty Death Metal influenced by bands like CARNAGE, BOLT THROWER, VOMITORY, ENTOMBED, CONVULSE...

British black metal pioneers VENOM will release their new studio album, "From The Very Depths", on January 27, 2015 via Spinefarm. The effort will be made via CD and download, with a double vinyl format to follow shortly after.Commented VENOM bassist/vocalist Conrad "Cronos" Lant: "This album is perfect."All three members are totally over-the-top confident with the new songs and the production."We had a great atmosphere in the studio while we were recording. Danté created pure thunder from his drums, while Rage tears the flesh off your face with his riffs, making everything fall into place so well."It's a strong release and really shows the band maturing into an unstoppable force of pure black metal."We can't wait to play the new songs live for the Legions... Hell yeah!"Added VENOM drummer Danny "Danté" Needham: "The new songs are sounding amazing; the whole album has a great feel."I'd say the strength of this band comes from our determination to create great music, and that comes from forward thinking, new ideas and fresh challenges."

Neil Turbin has posted the following statement on his Facebook page regarding his early departure from the ONSLAUGHT tour:

"I agreed to do the ONSLAUGHT tour to fill-in for Sy Keeler who couldn't do the tour due to his son's illness. I turned down the offer three times because it was very low. I agreed after Nige Rockett wouldn't let it go and kept after me and increased it slightly.

"The contract was signed a month before the tour and that's the amount of time I had to learn an entire set of complex lyrics and vocals. There was no time on the road, except for poor situp sleeping in the van and numerous nights without hotel rooms, driving straight from gig to gig. That being said, upfront it was shared with Nige that the only way I could sing the proper lyrics would be with some help, since we never rehearsed once and four weeks was not enough time to learn the amount of lyrics.

"On Monday before showtime in Anaheim, I had a meeting with Nige and let him know I needed to be paid each of the last three shows the money that was owed to me which was a few hundred dollars, so he did not confirm or assure me that I would be paid and it was suspect the fact that he collected all the money from the Brazilian tour dates, even thought the tour cancelled.

"In Montreal before we played there were major arguments by some of the other members, with Nige expressing concern that they weren't being paid. With this concern heavily in mind, I asked Nige Rockett, who told me he needs to get paid $2000 by [tour manager] Nate. I then spoke with Nate Klug, tour manager, who said that all the money is going to the van and said Nige was supposed to pay me. When Nige didn't on Monday night after the Anaheim show, I then told Nige and the band C-ya. No Pay No Way No Show! Therefore his interview providing false information about what happened is just damage control.

"I left the tour on Monday by my own accord of not being paid for the final week of the tour. Nige Rockett stating that I was fired because of a teleprompter is total rubbish. I would like to add that whatever they pay Sy Keeler should be increased to double the amount to tolerate the verbal abusiveness and passive aggressive behavior of Mr. Rockett.

"I quit the ONSLAUGHT tour due to non-payment. Nige had no intention of good faith and no intention of paying me. That is the only reason I am not playing the last shows. The rest is Nige Rockett damage control and anger venting. His threat to me was, 'See you on Blabbermouth.' It is a shame that he has resorted to lying to the media. I could say a lot more if necessary but I'll stop here now."

**UPDATE #2**: Nike Rockett has posted the following response to Turbin's version of what happened to cause ONSLAUGHT and the singer to part ways:

"Neil, I suggest you remove your totally slanderous post with immediate effect or you will be hearing from our lawyers forthwith..!! ONSLAUGHT will make a true and very detailed statement regarding your departure in due course..!"

Nige added in a separate post: "Further to my recent post, Mr. Turbin was paid in full each week as per contract. If he states otherwise, we have evidence to confirm each of these payments. In fact, Turbin was paid over 300% in excess of what any other ONSLAUGHT band member was paid per week..! So no, Neil was not ripped off, Neil was not done wrong, Neil got paid....!! Ask him to deny what I say..!!"

British thrashers ONSLAUGHT have "fired" Neil Turbin as the lead singer for their ongoing "Thrash Invasion Tour 2014", explaining that the former ANTHRAX frontman never learned their material properly.

Turbin was hired to front ONSLAUGHT as the fill-in for the band's regular vocalist, Sy Keeler, who is sitting out the trek due to health issues with his son.

Speaking to Heavy Metal Television VJ Susie Von Slaughter prior to the band's November 25 performance in Tempe, Arizona, ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige Rockett said (see video below): "Basically, the [North American] tour was booked April/May time. Sy's [son] has not been that well for a long time. We looked at it and we said, 'Well, let's soldier on and see what we can do.' And we ended up getting up getting the singer from the first ANTHRAX album, Neil Turbin, to do the vocals on the tour. But I'm just about to tell you something very exclusive to you. We actually fired him yesterday [after the show in Anaheim, California] Basically, I'm gonna be doing some vocals tonight."

He continued: "Things never really started off well with Neil. He had a reasonable amount of time to learn the songs. He turned up at the first show in New York with a prompter on stage, and that prompter was still there yesterday. So tonight I will be doing my best to deliver [the lead vocals]."

Nige added: "The show goes on. I mean, we've done it with this tour, and we're not gonna skip out on the last two shows. I mean, we've just gotta do it."

Mesopotamian black/thrash pioneers MELECHESH will release their new album, "Enki", on February 10 (one day earlier internationally) via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2010's "The Epigenesis" will feature the following track listing:

New York hardcore veterans AGNOSTIC FRONT will enter Buzzbomb Sound Labs on December 5 to begin recording their 11th studio album. Paul Miner (TERROR, H2O, ATREYU, DEATH BY STEREO) will engineer, mix and master the CD for an early 2015 release via Nuclear Blast. Artwork and layout will be handled by artist Todd Huber, who works with vocalist Roger Miret's clothing line American Made Kustom.

Entitled All The Rage, the album will see the light of day on 1st October 2014 and in their own words expect Fast. Heavy. Catchy.

Since their formation Aghast! have recorded a number of EPs and have gained a reputation for delivering the goods every time. Their most recent record Live Dangerously seen media attention soar with Thrash Hits commenting on the EP as,  three tracks of straight-up speed, for those of you who like stuff where guitars shred faster than a Betterware onion slicer and the sound of drummers feet snapping away from their ankles", while Metal Hammer said, "Blasting fury? Check. Venomous brutality designed to tear flesh from bone? Check. Sadistically evil in a way that's worrying? Check. Really fucking good? Hell yes."

Why the long wait for a debut you say? Well We have spent years experimenting and honing our sound commented the band. But you only get one opportunity to release your debut album and All The Rage is a statement of intent. It exemplifies every aspect of the Aghast! sound and our attitude to making heavy music. We wanted it to be brutally heavy with a recognisable groove and packed with hooks that people can grab on to. Heavy metal should be entertaining and fun to listen to and thats what we feel we have achieved with this record. It is a thrill ride from start to finish and we hope that everyone can get on board with us!

All The Rage artwork was completed by comic book artist Zak Simmonds-Hurn.

Track List

01) Die Laughing

02) All The Rage

03) Hollywood Ending

04) Afterlife Crisis

05) Drop Dead Famous

06) Bang To Rights

07) It's Your Funeral

08) Look Alive!

09) Sea of Trees

10) Hells Bells (and Buckets of Blood)

11) We Fear Silence

12) Noise Pollution

The album was recorded by Derya Nagle at Playgle Productions, London, UK & Johnny Walker at Moles Studio, Bath, UK and mastered by Ue Nastasi (Gojira, Killswitch Engage, Clutch, Anthrax, Lamb Of God).